GPU Comparison
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Market Value Leader
Only verified data for Arc A310 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop is dramatically faster than the Arc A310, leading by roughly 275% in our performance index. The Arc A310 is the cheaper option by $781 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop vs Arc A310: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop vs Arc A310
The GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 275% ahead of the Arc A310. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop is comfortable at 1080p, while the Arc A310 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the Arc A310 starts at $138 EUR against $919 EUR for the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The Arc A310 draws just 30W versus 115W for the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 6GB against 4GB, the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Arc A310's 4GB can fall short.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the Arc A310 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop offers NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: Arc A310 or GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop is the faster card by about 275%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop better than the Arc A310?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A310 or the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop worth the extra $781 EUR over the Arc A310?
Does the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Arc A310 | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alchemist | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | TSMC N6 | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores) | 768 | 2,560✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 6 | 20✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 96✓ | 80 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Arc A310 | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,000 MHz✓ | 1,455 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,000 MHz | 2,370 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Arc A310 | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 64-bit | 96-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 15.5 Gbps | 16 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 124 GB/s | 192 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Arc A310 | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 30 W✓ | 115 W |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Oct 2022 | Feb 2023 |